How reliable is the FJR1300?

The FJR1300 I have owned for three days and out stripes anything else I have ridden. The ride is smooth, suspension perfect….

Summary of owners’ reviews
Ride quality & brakes:	4.5 out of 5 (4.5/5)
Engine:	4.9 out of 5 (4.9/5)
Reliability & build quality:	4.7 out of 5 (4.7/5)

Is FJR1300 comfortable?

Registered. Yes, they are comfortable with an aftermarket seat. The trick is weight distribution.

How many miles will a FJR1300 last?

Registered. 80K miles is not high mileage for an FJR. These motors will run 200K with proper maintenance, easily.

Does FJR1300 have heated grips?

Registered. The 2006 FJR did not have heated grips, but it did have the wiring for factory heated grips tucked away in the wiring loom. So, if you bought the OE grips from a later model, they would plug straight in without the need to add extra wiring. However, this would be a more expensive option.

How heavy is a Yamaha FJR1300?

At a glance

Owners’ reliability rating:	4.4 out of 5 (4.4/5)
Annual servicing cost:	£240
Power:	144 bhp
Seat height:	Medium (31.7 in / 805 mm)
Weight:	High (644 lbs / 292 kg)

Is Yamaha discontinuing the FJR1300?

Long-distance high-speed cruising performance, high comfort, and agile manoeuvrability. The domestic “FJR1300AS / A” will be discontinued this model.

How do I know if my FJR1300 has abs?

1 FJR’s with ABS had a sticker on the front fender, and the “dots” on the front brake calipers are SILVER on FJR’s with ABS and BLUE on FJR’s without ABS.

Does Yamaha FJR1300 have a Quickshifter?

A Quick Shifter on your Yamaha FJR1300 without difficult situations and easy assembly? That’s possible: the HealTech Quick Shifter makes it possible to shift gears without having to slow down or declutch. This is possible because the ignition or fuel supply is temporarily interrupted.

Do Yamaha still make FJR 1300?

Yamaha FJR 1300 off sale in 2021 Sadly, the Yamaha FJR 1300 will not be updated for Euro5, so went off sale in 2021.

When did Yamaha FJR1300 get cruise control?

2013
Cruise control was an item at or near the top of every FJR owners wanted list surveyed by Yamaha, so a new system designed to be easy to use and unobtrusive is now standard on the 2013 model.

Does Yamaha still make the FJR?

In 2020 Yamaha announced the FJR 1300 Ultimate Edition (above). This was powered by the same 1298cc inline-four engine, producing 144bhp.

Why did Yamaha discontinue the FJR?

The FJR was thought to be finished last year due to Euro 5 legislation. It could be that they are still on sale as they did not sell all of them in 2020, if you want a shaft drive bike in the future it means BMW. Or Moto Guzzi, or Honda, or Ural.

What year is Gen 3 FJR?

The ‘Gen 3’ from 2013 saw a major restyle, as well as ride-by-wire electronics, switchable engine modes and traction control, and the welcome addition of cruise control.

What year did the Yamaha FJR1300 get cruise control?

What is a FJR motorcycle?

Yamaha FJR1300 Bike Overview It is the first of its kind touring bike built by Yamaha. It comes equipped with all necessary features which include a massive tank, good fairing, a shaft drive etc. The models built after 2006 come with an optional automatic gearbox, an adjustable seat, handlebar and redesigned fairing.

How much does the 2010 Yamaha FJR1300A cost?

But riders who want the 2010 Yamaha FJR1300A to be a constant presence in their lives will have to look over the fairly spicy $15,190 MSRP considering that the 2010 Kawasaki Concours 14 starts at $14,599 and the ABS model at $15,299…and these are upgraded bikes that we’re talking about.

Is the Ford FJR1300A a good car?

Overall the new FJR1300A is a superb piece of kit. It’s properly fast, handles well, is smooth, comfy and a joy to live with. It might be ‘old-generation’ compared to the latest, greatest adventure-style tourers, but it’s still a cracker.

Is the Yamaha FJR1300 the king of the Twisties?

The Yamaha FJR1300 is a traditional design with a sporting bent that puts performance ahead of bells and whistles, and when swapping between the 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 and BMW K 1300 GT, it is indisputably the king of the twisties. I enjoyed the FJR1300 ergonomics every time I slipped into the cockpit.

Does a Yamaha FJR1300 have a pannier?

Find a Yamaha FJR1300 for sale Panniers were standard fitment on the Yamaha FJR1300 from 2006 onwards, and a small luggage rack, plus ABS braking is standard too. The AS auto version gets heated grips, plus it has adjustable handlebar, windscreen and seat heights as part of the 2006 makeover package.